Many of you have chosen the Standard version, probably because of its moderate acquisition cost. However, it is important to note that this version has several drawbacks that you might not be aware of.
The Standard version, installed directly on your computer, requires more effort on your part. Since we do not have access to your data, you must make regular backups, at least once a month, to external media such as a USB stick. This is necessary because if your computer or software fails, you risk losing all your data. Nothing is more frustrating than seeing all your work disappear, forcing you to start from the beginning.
The online version has been available since January 1, 2020 and has many advantages. First of all, you can use Budget Express from any device: PC, MAC, tablet and even a cell phone with a large enough screen. On the other hand, the Standard version is limited to the computer on which the software is installed.
Another key point is that the improvements will be made to the online version only, the Standard version being on the way out. The list of improvements is long, but to illustrate, in the short term, we foresee the possibility of modifying the transaction amounts without having to specify an end date or recreate a new transaction. Further short-term improvements, within a maximum of one year, are planned in the development roadmap.
In the longer term, more than 2 years, a mobile application project is being developed, given the growing demand and the insufficient optimization of the use of the current version on smartphones.
Finally, the transition from the PC version to the online version is very simple. You have the option to import your database from the PC version to the online version, allowing you to pick up where you left off. A tutorial is available on the learning page of the Budget Express site, accessible via the support page.
For anyone considering migrating from the PC version to the online version, we are offering, for a limited time, a $10.00 discount on the annual subscription. Do not hesitate to request your promotional code by sending an e-mail to info@budget-express.com right away and entering your activation key number. This offer ends on January 31, 2024, take advantage of it.
Katie Lefebvre